In this episode, I talk with Lindsay McMahon, CEO and co-host of All Ears English , about how senior managers can disagree more effectively and sensitively in global business settings. We explore cultural differences in communication, key concepts like context and power distance , and practical English phrases you can use to disagree without damaging relationships. Enjoy! Here are the timings: 00:00 – Introduction & why disagreeing well matters for leaders 01:00 – Meet Lindsay McMahon and her global communication insights 02:30 – A real-life story about missing cultural cues 04:30 – Key ideas: high vs. low context cultures and power distance 07:00 – How culture and personality shape disagreement styles 08:00 – Three approaches to disagree in English 08:30 – Style 1: Direct disagreement 10:00 – Style 2: Disagreeing while maintaining relationships 12:00 – Style 3: Delaying or avoiding disagreement 13:30 – Final takeaways: focus on connection, not perfection 14:30 – Where to find All Ears English GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly Instagram @annabusinessenglish YouTube @annabusinessenglish
